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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Flutter

ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Flutter

I48.3
I48.4
I48.92

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for paroxysmal atrial flutter includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Intermittent Atrial Flutter
Recurrent Atrial Flutter
paroxysmal aflutter
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Flutter

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Paroxysmal Atrial Flutter

Use ICD-10 code I48.3 for typical atrial flutter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Typical atrial flutter

Billable Code
I48.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG shows sawtooth pattern in inferior leads
  • • Atrial rate between 240-340 bpm

Applicable To

  • • Counterclockwise isthmus-dependent atrial flutter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'typical' and 'paroxysmal' to use this code.

Atypical atrial flutter

Billable Code
I48.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ECG showing variable morphology
  • • Atrial rate between 340-440 bpm

Applicable To

  • • Non-isthmus-dependent atrial flutter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'atypical' and 'paroxysmal' to use this code.

Unspecified atrial flutter

Billable Code
I48.92
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lack of specific ECG findings

Important Notes

  • • Use only when type of flutter is not documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.79

Personal history of atrial flutter

Use for resolved cases with ongoing anticoagulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for paroxysmal atrial flutter?

Paroxysmal atrial flutter is coded under I48.3 for typical and I48.4 for atypical types, depending on ECG findings.

How is paroxysmal atrial flutter documented?

Document the type (typical or atypical) and duration of episodes, supported by ECG findings, to ensure accurate coding.

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